Gen Z Sees AI Automating 20% of Their Future Full-Time Jobs but Are Confident in Ability to Adapt to AI Advancements in Their Field

September 26, 2025

Half of Generation Z (Gen Z) interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by AI when they start full-time roles, but 92% are confident in their ability to adapt to AI advancements in their fields, according to a new survey from KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

“While headlines focus on fears of workers being replaced by AI, Gen Z talent joining the workforce in the coming years is challenging a deeper assumption that employers can deprioritize workforce well-being and long-term growth in their rush to maximize new technology benefits without facing consequences,” said Derek Thomas, National Partner-in-Charge, University Talent Acquisition at KPMG U.S. “Instead, this talent is embracing AI as a tool and seeking stability, meaningful relationships and sustained career development from their employers. Organizations that recognize and support these values will be best positioned to attract and retain top talent from this next generation.”

In July 2025, KPMG surveyed 1,117 of its U.S. interns across the firm’s Tax, Audit, Advisory and Business Process Group (BPG) functions to better understand their perspectives on career development, AI adoption, workplace culture, learning preferences and long-term career goals.

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